Normally a Patient Can Differentiate Between Soft and Sharp and Can

question 41

Multiple Choice

Normally a patient can differentiate between soft and sharp and can feel vibrations accurately. What should the nurse do to assess a patient's sensory function?

• A) touch both sides of various parts of the body with a sharp and a dull object
• B) have the patient distinguish which parts of the body are being touched
• C) ask the patient to identify two areas of simultaneous pinpricks on the hand
• D) write a number on the patient's hand and have him or her identify the number

Distinguish between different types of neurons and neuroglial cells based on structure and function.

Understand the physiological steps involved in nerve impulse conduction and reaction.

Recognize the impact of external substances on synaptic function.

Understand the basics of synaptic transmission including how neurotransmitters interact with receptors.